Shark attack at Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, 29-Jan-1992
Date of attack: January 29th 1992
Location: Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.3 m [7.5'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: John Bayliss (or Ballis)
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: Right leg lacerated

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